A Michigan judge has declared that the election manual issued by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is unconstitutional and violates state law. The ruling mandates strict signature verification for mail-in ballots in the upcoming 2024 election. The decision is seen as a significant victory for the Republican National Committee (RNC), Michigan GOP, and NRCC, who argued that Benson's guidance on ballot signature verification was too lax. Judge Christopher P. Yates presided over the case, which has been described as a major blow to Michigan Democrats. RNC Chairman Michael Whatley emphasized the importance of mail ballot safeguards in Michigan’s Constitution.
Michigan Judge Rules Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's Election Manual Is Unconstitutional and Against State Law in RNC Lawsuit — A Major Blow to Crooked Michigan Democrats READ: https://t.co/3JZEeCYbj2 https://t.co/erlHKPhvtH
Michigan: Judge Christopher P. Yates Rules Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s Election Manual Is Unconstitutional and Against State Law in RNC Lawsuit — A Major Blow to Crooked Michigan Democrats https://t.co/YEaEm9JJNe https://t.co/bJyjQB8OlQ
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